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The Vision for Asia-Pacific Community: Renmin University
Kevin Rudd addressed the Global Development Forum at Renmin University about the history of the Asia-Pacific Community concept.
The China-U.S. rapprochement: The Hindu
Washington and Beijing may manage their tensions, but their strategic competition remains entrenched, writes Kevin Rudd in The Hindu
Code Blue for Multilateralism? New Alliances to the Rescue: Munich Leaders Meeting in New Delhi
Kevin Rudd joined David Lammy, Vijay Chauthaiwale, Vera Songwe and Benedikt Franke at the 2026 Munich Leaders Meeting in New Delhi.
Kevin Rudd on US-China Rivalry and International Counter-terrorism: NDTV World
The world is entering a new era of geopolitical competition — and Kevin Rudd says India could play a crucial role.
Competition or Conflict? The Future of US-China: Princeton University
Kevin Rudd analyses China’s domestic economic model, the shift Xi has made away from his predecessors’ economic orthodoxy, and the consequences of artificial intelligence turbocharging this model.
What’s Next for US-China Relations?: Brookings
The John L. Thornton China Center at Brookings hosted a fireside chat with former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd. Drawing on his extensive experience as a policymaker, diplomat, and scholar of China, Rudd reflected on the implications of the recent US-China summit and what to expect from the relationship in the years ahead.
How does China see the AI Extinction Risk?: The Economist
As the warnings about an AI catastrophe get louder, whether the America and China can work together is becoming an increasingly pressing issue. Few people are better placed to discuss this subject than Kevin Rudd.
Kevin Rudd’s Closing Keynote to Climate Week NYC 2026
Kevin Rudd gave a closing keynote address at Climate Group’s Climate Week NYC in New York.
Substance or Signal? Reading the Trump-Xi Summit: Asia Society
Following the meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, DC, leading experts examine what the summit means for the U.S.-China relationship.
Anthony Albanese and Kevin Rudd: Navigating Tech & the Indo-Pacific
Anthony Albanese and Kevin Rudd discussed Australia’s approach to regulating and leveraging AI, its social media legislation for minors, its relationships across the Indo-Pacific, and the importance of the United Nations to Australia.
Kevin Rudd on the Trump-Xi Summit: BBC TV
Kevin Rudd spoke to BBC News ahead of Xi Jinping’s state visit to Washington DC.
Kevin Rudd on China, AI and US Relations: Barron's
Kevin Rudd spoke with Barron's editor at large Andy Serwer at Journal House during the United Nations General Assembly.
Anwar Gargash and Kevin Rudd: Iran War, the AI Race, and Energy Security
Senior Emirati diplomat Anwar Gargash joins Kevin Rudd for a wide-ranging conversation on Iran, the UAE's civilian nuclear program, its exit from OPEC, the Houthi threat to Saudi Arabia, relations with India and China, and the UAE's push to become an AI power caught between Washington and Beijing.
Ro Khanna and Kevin Rudd: AI Safety in the US-China Rivalry
Congressman Ro Khanna joins Kevin Rudd for a fireside conversation on managing sustained strategic competition, reducing the risks of conflict, identifying areas of practical cooperation, and navigating a multipolar world.
Kevin Rudd on AUKUS, his past remarks and how to avoid war: Crikey
Deterrence and international collaboration have served our region, and the world, well since the end of World War II, so let’s try and keep it that way, writes Kevin Rudd.
Brad Smith and Kevin Rudd: AI, Regulation, and the Future of Work
Microsoft vice-chair and president Brad Smith joins Kevin Rudd to discuss the opportunities and challenges presented by artificial intelligence.
Kevin Rudd on the US-China AI Race: ABC RN Saturday Extra
Kevin Rudd spoke to ABC Radio National’s Nick Bryant about the race between the US and China to develop artificial intelligence, and what Australia can do amidst it.
Kevin Rudd on Australian complacency, immigration and AI: ABC Brisbane
Kevin Rudd gave a wide-ranging interview to the ABC’s Steve Austin about Australia’s possible destinies, artificial intelligence and the immigration debate.
Kevin Rudd on restarting the auto industry in Australia: FiveAA
Kevin Rudd spoke to FiveAA’s Leith Forrest about the importance of Australia restarting its sovereign auto industry.
The Significance of AI in US-China Strategic Competition
Kevin Rudd delivered the Jeff Bleich lecture at the University of Adelaide on the significance of artificial intelligence in the strategic competition between the US and China.